Original German Pre-WWII Western Wall "Siegfried Line" Stoneware Beer Stein by Kurt Büchel of Saarbrücken French Militaria and there is some light

and there is some light surface rust overall

with some scratches and nicks

was a coded manufacturer identification system used during the war to conceal the names and locations of firms producing military equipment

one in Silver

The black factory paint is very nice rating at 90%

Original German Pre-WWII Western Wall "Siegfried Line" Stoneware Beer Stein by Kurt Büchel of Saarbrücken French Militaria and there is some lightOriginal Item: Only One Available. Perhaps no other collectible is so shrouded in myth, misinformation and mistaken identity as German regimental steins. These pieces have been steadily reproduced since the 1960s and most experts agree reproductions far outnumber authentic examples. Yet few buyers other than stein specialists know how to identify the fakes. We have examined this stein thoroughly, with reference to several websites such as RealorRepro